Hearing Loss & Loneliness
https://www.nature.com/articles/s44271-025-00277-8
In conclusion, our study reveals critical insights regarding the interplay between hearing impairment, social isolation, loneliness and cognitive aging. We found that hearing impairment was associated with steeper decline in both episodic memory and executive functioning, and that this association was stronger among individuals reporting higher levels of subjective loneliness, even in the absence of objective social isolation. These associations were stronger for episodic memory compared to executive function. Our study underscores the importance of a holistic approach that combines auditory health with psychosocial support to maintain cognitive health in later life.